Mrs Ethel Emma Poe Davis

Mrs. Ethel Emma Poe Davis age 89, of Crumpler, died on Monday, December 24, 2012 at her residence. Mrs. Davis was born on March 25, 1923 in Ashe County, NC to William "Will" Jessie and Gussie Hunt Poe. Including her parents Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her husband, William Garvie Davis, Sr., two brothers, Earl Poe, Gaither Poe, sister, Kathleen Laprad, infant sister, Edna Poe, infant great grandchildren, Jacob Miller and Carter Miller. Mrs. Davis was a member of Senter Primitive Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ethel enjoyed canning, working in her garden and quilting.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 28, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Senter Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Bobby Absher and Elder Edward Bowman. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Davis is survived by: six sons, Garvie Davis, Jr. of the home, Randall Davis & wife Peggy of Crumpler, Earl Davis & wife Brenda of Crumpler, Larry Davis & wife Evangeline of Laurel Springs, Jessie Davis & wife Michele of Cumpler, Dennis Davis & wife Debbie of Laurel Springs, two daughters, Grace Miller & husband Tony of Laurel Springs, Rita Severt & husband Billy of Jefferson, Sister, Lena Cox of Laurel Springs also surviving are 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Senter Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Elder Bobby Absher, 183 Old Ridge Road, Crumpler, NC 28617 or a charity of the donor's choice.

You may send and view condolences to the family through our website www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Davis' arrangements.

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